Ekg Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Responsible for hospital wide cardiac monitoring activities and appropriate documentation.

High school or GED. 

Experience

Minimum six months experience with cardiac monitoring (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpretation of cardiac rhythms. 
• Skill in providing customer service.
• Basic math skills to include multiplication, division, addition, subtraction of decimals and mathematical calculations.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in using computers..
• Thorough knowledge of role expectations and scope of practice.
• Ability to maintain focus/concentration while watching multiple screens for an entire shift.

Licensures, Certifications

EMT-B or Paramedic certification strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk, push, pull and lift up to 75 lbs without assistance.

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment. May have exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Must be able to work with others in close quarters.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of arrhythmia test